Olympic medalist with Iran to represent Kosovo in weightlifting

Iranian athlete Kianoush Rostami, who has won an Olympic medal, will represent Kosovo in weightlifting from July this year. 

This was announced by the president of the European Weightlifting Federation, Astrit Hasani, on Radio Dukagjini. 

“Another piece of good news is that we now also have a former Olympic champion, Kianoush Rostami from Iran, who has agreed to represent Kosovo for a time, although Iran has not yet signed his official release”. 

 “From July 2, 2025, he will represent the Republic of Kosovo”. 

“From July 2, we will participate in the World Championships to be held in Norway, and we expect medals in weightlifting as well,” Hasani said.